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Rhode Island man allegedly posed as Uber driver before sexual assault

Pictured: Francis Scott.

Pictured: Francis Scott.

Posted: Feb 25 2017 04:44PM EST

Updated: Feb 25 2017 04:44PM EST

(INSIDE EDITION)-- A 36-year-old Rhode Island man was arrested after he allegedly posed as an Uber driver before kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl on her way to school, according to police.

The teen's father reportedly dropped her off at Providence Career and Technical Academy on Valentine’s Day, but the girl walked to the store to buy a tea before class.

Francis Scott, 36, allegedly pulled over to talk to her on her way back to school, according to police.

According to authorities, Scott told the girl he was an Uber driver and offered her a free ride back to school.